Maybe a bit of both.  Because with a positive attitude, we think that winter storms can be a fun time for all.

Look at it as a chance to stay home with loved ones, watch the pretty white flakes fall, and snuggle by the fire.  As a time to play cards or dreidl together (who says you can’t make Chanukah last for a few more days, right?).  Or take the opportunity to bake together so that the house will smell wonderful and you’ll be surrounded by sticky smiles.

Just make sure to get to the grocery store for all of the foods you like.  And don’t forget to buy the stuff to make cupcakes!

EGGNOG ORNAMENT CUPCAKES (with eggnog cream filling!).

These instructions use fondant to make a gorgeous ornament topper.

Or make the experience even more eggnog-y, by adding the Frosting below.  You can finish with a cinnamon stick or tint some of the frosting and decorate to look like the ornaments above!

WHAT YOU NEED
1 package cream cheese, room temperature
1 stick (1/2 cup) butter, softened
1  1/2 Tablespoon eggnog
1/2 Tablespoon rum extract
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg

INSTRUCTIONS
Beat cream cheese and butter together until well blended.  Add powdered sugar.  Add eggnog, extracts, & nutmeg.